I am looking for data using RE-17 in the 300 WSM. I have the newest Nosler and Berger reloading manuals, plus an older Lyman and Speer manual. Only the Berger has any info on RE-17, but only for bullets up to 190 grains. I'm wanting to find a load using 200 grain Accubonds.The Berger manual lists 54.5-60.5 for a 190 grain VLD. I built three sets of three rounds from 55-57 grains, just to get to a starting point. Before I got to the range, Ben, from Alliant emailed me some data which I had asked for a few days before. He reccomended 63-67 grains. Not real close to what I had "guessed" at. I decided to pull the bullets on the ones I built using 55 and 56 grains and kept the ones at 57 grains, then loaded three of each at 59,61,63,65 and 67. I fired the first round loaded at 57 grains. Recoil was heavy and my impact was 2 inches over my normal loads zero. The bolt was stiffer than my max load using RE-19. That was the only round I fired. What a waste of time. I shouldn't have pulled the bullets on the other rounds. Any suggestions? I use a Mac so I don't have Quickload. Any help is appreciated. I'd like to be able to use this powder as I have some on hand and can get more. Thanx

If the load doesn't have enough density, it can cause over-pressure as well. While I haven't worked a lot with any of the components listed, 57gr. does seem a bit light. But none of my manuals show reloader 17 either.

Thanx for the help y'all. I guess my safest bet is to continue using my RE19 load. I know it is safe and accurate. I sure wanted the RE17 to work though, as there doesn't seem to be a shortage of it, at least locally. I'll hang on to the stuff I have. Sonner or later, some proven, tested data will become available.

They don't include data using that powder for any bullets that are heavier. JGRaider might be right. Anyway, using that data alone, as a guideline. I would guess the max with a 200 grain would be 59.5-60.0. Yes, I do know that you aren't supposed to substitute different bullets to get powder loads. Maybe the VLDs being made of softer lead build higher pressures and thats why the charge is so low. I'm pretty sure I wont be trying this powder again with any heavy bullets. I certainly wont be using the information I got from Alliant, 63-67 seems dangerously high. If I was doing it over again, I think 54 gr would be a good starting point. Since that load is only going to fill the case to around 85% or so, I doubt that my accuracy would be improved, even if I did get more velocity. I have a good load now using the 200 Accubond and 65 grains of RE19. I wanted the RE17 to work, simply because its easy to get. The price of education is high.

So why not just start with the 55 grain again and work up a load? If it is safe in your rifle and you are getting the accuracy you want I don't understand why you would turn away from it, especially if it is available to you where the RE19 is not.

My last precision .308 did not like more than 42.5 grains of varget. Weird that it didn't, but it shot amazing groups and gave me a 2650ish velocity. My new .308 likes 44 to 44.5 grains. Different guns like different things.

After doing more research I do agree that guy from alliance powder is wrong as well. I bet 60ish would be max for 200 grain bullets. If I were you I would call him on that and have him do some double checking on his numbers. It could turn our bad for someone else if he told them that same data and they are not as cautious as you are.

Another good powder if you can get it is H4831sc. I have used it with good results in my 300 WSM.

Here is some data I found for the 200 grain Nolser. It is quickload I believe

So why not just start with the 55 grain again and work up a load? If it is safe in your rifle and you are getting the accuracy you want I don't understand why you would turn away from it, especially if it is available to you where the RE19 is not.

My last precision .308 did not like more than 42.5 grains of varget. Weird that it didn't, but it shot amazing groups and gave me a 2650ish velocity. My new .308 likes 44 to 44.5 grains. Different guns like different things.

After doing more research I do agree that guy from alliance powder is wrong as well. I bet 60ish would be max for 200 grain bullets. If I were you I would call him on that and have him do some double checking on his numbers. It could turn our bad for someone else if he told them that same data and they are not as cautious as you are.

Another good powder if you can get it is H4831sc. I have used it with good results in my 300 WSM.

Here is some data I found for the 200 grain Nolser. It is quickload I believe

Thanks for posting the quick load data. I sent Ben, from Alliant an email and advised him to double check his data. Haven't heard anything back. I may have to try the RE17 again at some point. I don't have all that much RE19 in hand and I use it in my 270 WSM as well. I'll try the 4831 sc too, if I can lay my hands on some.

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